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Are You a Critical Consumer?

A Principal's Reflections

The exponential evolution if the Internet and social media tools have allowed for the quick sharing of knowledge, ideas, images, videos, and opinions. As we explored moving towards Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD ) in 2010, I was able to glean powerful insights and evidence of efficacy from the Forsyth County School District in Georgia.

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#ISTE2014 Use Twitter & Voxer when Travel Plans Go Awry

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

There are two tech tools that were essential for transforming this ordeal into an adventure: Twitter and Voxer. Using Twitter, I shared our plight of a flight with my PLN, documenting the experiencing and encouraging Spirit Airlines to notice the issue. We received absolutely no replies from the Spirit Airlines Twitter account.

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5 Fun Reasons to Have a School Library Photo Booth

The Daring Librarian

WARNING: If you don't know what your school photo or BYOD policy is - you really need to find out before creating a photo booth. Positive engagement equals a positive opinion of the Library Media Center. I usually take them from behind the Circ Desk after a kid checks out a book. Every district or school can be different.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

If the school is a Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) set-up, what do they recommend? It’s becoming more common for teachers and students to be friends with each other online, maybe through Facebook or Twitter. Ask teachers if they use social media with students and if so, how. Such as cell phones. Are they allowed?

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Discovering the “Ultimate Classroom”: A Student Led Project Based Learning Inquiry

EdTechTeam

Visited several local libraries and InfOhio : I tapped into these resources which gave me over 300 books, magazines, and articles at various reading and interest levels. While some studied robotics and social media, others dived into different learning disabilities and schools around the world.

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Technology won't replace teachers, but.

Learning with 'e's

As the #lilac13 Twitter stream will reveal, there were lively and protracted debates around the changing nature of library spaces, the nature of knowledge, the future of books and reading, and the impact of digital media. If BYOD is implemented, who manages updates, interoperablity and other implementation strategies?

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6 Self-Care Strategies for School Leaders

EdTechTeam

How many of you wake up when your alarm goes off, grab your phone and the first thing you check is either your email or social media? **raises my hand** I’m guilty of it, too! In the book “Start with Why” by Simon Sinek, he challenges us to get to the root of our why. Read professional development books that interest you.